São Roque
B9
16th to 18th Century Portuguese Continental and Overseas Expansion Art
Rua de São Bento 199b
Lisbon ,
Portugal
geral@saoroquearte.pt
https://www.antiguidadessaoroque.com/
Highlight
A large Mother-of-Pearl and Mastic Gujarati Chest
Exceptional chest belonging to a group of utilitarian objects with mother-of-pearl decoration, made in Gujarat for the local market and for exporting. The casket has an uncharacteristically large size within the scope of this extensive production.
Its ancient design corresponds to an Indian subcontinent typology characteristic of Islamic contexts predating the arrival of the Portuguese. The lavish and intricate decoration reflects the influence of the international Timurid style. Closely similar to the example (40.0 x 55.0 x 32.0 cm) at the Descalzas Reales Monastery collection, in Madrid (inv. 00612591).
SELECTED ARTWORKS
Sculptures from the Monastery of Holy Mary at Pombeiro
A Namban Bible Stand (Shokendai)
A Nanban Sawasa Reliquary Cross
A Nanban Folding Lacquered Dais Table
A Portuguese Faïence Chimera Aquamanile
Saint Peter
Large Portuguese Faïence Two Handled Urn
A Sake Bottle attr. Nonko
Nanban Cabinet
An Indo-portuguese Coverlet or Wall Hanging
The Virgin and Child
An Indo-Portuguese Chaul painted Ventó
DESCRIPTION
For over 30 years São Roque has held an undisputed reputation in the world of Art and Antiques for the rarity and exclusivity of its artworks, in an unmatched symbiosis of quality and guaranteed authenticity. A reference for both private and institutional collectors as well as for international Museums, São Roque’s team of specialists ensure that it maintains its preeminent position in an ever-growing and globalized Art and Antiques market.